It's year four of Tim Tebow playing minor league baseball in the New York Mets organization and he doesn't appear close to being big league ready.Credit the former NFL quarterback for staying persistent and a great asset in the clubhouse, but Friday afternoon was a good example why Tebow won't be playing in the majors anytime soon. With the Mets leading the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 in the ninth inning, Tebow had a chance to end the game by catching a fly ball. Instead, the 32-year old minor leaguer tripped over his untied shoe and fumbled the catch.
This was supposed to be the end of the game, Tim Tebow had some trouble though. pic.twitter.com/awrH2yxSwo
— Michael Mayer (@mikemayerMMO) February 28, 2020 The blunder placed the tying run on second base, but the Mets would ultimately close the game out in the ninth inning, defeating the Cardinals by the score of 3-2. Tebow also went 0-2 in the game with two strikeouts. It hasn't all been bad for Tebow in spring training this year, he did hit a home run earlier in the week.
ITS TEBOW TIME! #LGM pic.twitter.com/eCj50KZjrm
— Jonathan Vasquez (@_jonvasquez) February 25, 2020 In four minor league seasons with the Mets, Tebow has hit .222 with 18 home runs and a .631 OPS. His 2019 campaign was cut short due to a deep cut on his pinky finger.
